MaintenanceĪs already mentioned, the system memory, the hard drive, and the battery are located behind an easily removable plastic cover which is secured by two screws.
In addition, there are various programs by Sony, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Edition, and a trial version of McAfee Internet Security.
Windows 7 Home Premium is already installed along with the necessary drivers. We find more interesting content on the VAIO. The box can be emptied quickly as it only contains the notebook itself, the 90 W power supply and several manuals. It is enough for video chats, but in this case, nothing more is required. On the other hand, the integrated microphone works great even from a distance. The webcam disappoints with an acceptable image quality at best, which looks blurred and out of focus. Unfortunately, it seems like the premium devices have something over our test unit. The same goes for the HD Exmor webcam which offers a 1.3 megapixel resolution. Here, we come across the equipment normally available in the higher priced Vaio devices. As in previous tests, 300 Mb/s speeds were reached. It provides lightning fast transfer rates with the 802.11a/b/g/n standards. The wireless connections are possible via the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 WLAN adapter (like in the SV-S13A1Z9E).
Only two screws separate us from the access to the said elements. There is very easy access to the battery, the hard drive, and the system memory which are all located in the bottom of the device. The base of the display has a neat design feature. This is not a large disadvantage, but leaves room for improvement. It takes a couple of seconds to come to a complete halt. Once positioned, there is a slight teetering. Even though the hinges have decent resistance, there is quite a lot of leeway when opening it. Overall, this is a good middle ground between the practicality (especially for display and keyboard) and the needed mobility.Īlthough the workmanship is elegant and almost flawless, the display has a weakness - this time when closed. The compact dimensions of 331 x 227 x 25 mm (13.03 x 8.94 x 0.98 inches) and the weight of 1.72 kg (3.79 pounds) does not qualify the Vaio as a true ultrabook but makes it very mobile. Unfortunately, the display is quite wobbly: It can be lifted to height of 20 mm without any much resistance. In terms of design, the SV-S1311G4E resembles the premium SV-S13A1Z9E, even though plastic and aluminum bits are used instead of magnesium and carbon fiber. The design is clever in providing a gap in the front which helps the user open the laptop. Instead of the materials, the design speaks for itself. Outside details consist of the silver VAIO logo which can also be found in a smaller version on the inside. It’s the perfect way to enjoy original HD home movies.Whether aluminum or plastic, the outer surface is dominated by the color white which does not appear to be reflective. Compatible accessories for enhanced wireless enjoyment include a Bluetooth® mouse, keyboard, and headset.Ī single HDMI cable lets you digitally output movies and music to your large-screen television. Experience outstanding performance on gaming, and multimedia.īuilt-in Bluetooth® unleashes the power of communication by enabling swift wireless data transfer with minimum power consumption. It also features Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology for smart multitasking.Īccelerate your notebook's performance by up to 4x with NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE dedicated graphics. Third generation Intel® Core™i5 processor delivers solid performance with the ability to increase speed as needed for demanding tasks, thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
Windows® 7 Professional has all the features you need for business along with all the great media and entertainment features of Home Premium. Up to 12.0 hours battery life with optional sheet battery.Powerful discrete graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M LE 1 GB.Intel® Core™ i5-3210M Processor 2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.10 GHz.VAIO S Series is so fast and light that you can play on your ideas as quickly as you can imagine them.
It’s thin, light, and highly mobile, with long battery life that helps you go further and get more done. VAIO S Series is the perfectly balanced mobile PC. za cannot be held responsible if you order an incorrect product based on the overview only. Please refer for specifications to the section below or the description. Please note that we take the product overview from the manufacturer’s site and it is only a guideline.